James Bond 007 wouldn't be such a good spy if he didn't know how to use the "gadgets" that Mr. Q prepares for him.
We know this for sure about Agent 007: that women cannot resist his charm, we know what his favorite drink and brand of car are, and we know that he always has various gadgets or technological toys with him to get him out of any predicament. Although the latter were not given excessive attention in the books, the films about the famous spy over the years presented no less than the quirky and imaginative devices with which James Bond got out of difficult situations again and again. Mr. Q once even said that without his help, Bond would have been ruined a long time ago, which may be true.
We focused on finding the most imaginative gadgets that actually came in handy for James Bond in the movies. Among them there are also those that you would like to have yourself.
Ericsson mobile phone in Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)
This phone was quite an impressive device for those times. It wasn't actually a real phone, just a multitasking device in disguise. When the button was pressed, it turned into a stun gun or a fingerprint scanner. But that's not all. The phone also cracked open to reveal a sophisticated display remote control. It allowed Bond to steer his BMW smoothly while being fired upon from all sides.
Rolex Submariner Watch in Live and Let Die (1973)
Bond has handled one of the elaborate wristwatches many times, and this one is among the most convincing. Of course, it can do several things at once, including producing a magnetic field so strong that it attracts circles and small boats, although Bond doesn't exactly have much luck tracking it. The magnetic abilities came in handy when James had to gently open the zipper on the Bond girl's dress. A classic. Let's not forget the rotating top of the watch, which turned it into a mini saw.
Wrist Arrow Shooter in Operation Space (1979)
Although it comes from what many consider to be the worst 007 film, this arrow shooter is one of the more decisive devices that made Bond lose his skin. In the film, she uses it several times: once she saves herself from a murderous centrifugal force, and she is also responsible for the death of the main villain.
Dangerous cigarettes in several Bond films
In the old days of Hollywood, it was typical for the tobacco industry to invest heavily in the promotion of tobacco products, and not even Bond escaped them. But his unhealthy habit was used imaginatively by Mr. Q, as he liked to transform cigarettes into something very dangerous. In the movie License to Kill (1989), for example, a pack of cigarettes represented the detonator for an explosive. In the film You Live Twice (1967), however, the cigarette turned into a projectile when lit.
Jetpack in Operation Thunder (1965)
Today, in real life, we can watch people bravely strap on a jet pack and fly over the city. Connoisseurs will know that James Bond flew with it as early as 1965! He used it when he had to quickly escape from a French mansion. After landing, he simply put it in the trunk and drove off with his lady to new adventures.
The Explosive Pen in Golden Eye (1995)
The pen is certainly one of the most stereotypical gadgets to receive a spy makeover. Miraculously, Bond does not use an explosive pen in this film. It is used by the hacker villain, who is responsible for one of the more tense scenes in the film. The pen is activated with three consecutive clicks, and the hacker, unsuspecting, plays with it.
Keyring in Breath of the Dead (1987)
Here, too, it is a multitasking device that is completely inconspicuous as a keychain. Her abilities are very practical. With a special attachment, it can unlock up to 90 percent of all locks in the world, and when a specific sound is played (Bond's whistle), it releases a gas that incapacitates nearby targets. Since Bond cannot do without cracking, the pendant can of course also explode.
Briefcase from From Russia with Love (1963)
Connoisseurs of Bond films will know that every new Mr. Q accessory comes in handy for the main character. The most interesting thing about the briefcase is that in this film Bond used it more than improvised. Attempts to get out of the predicament with her failed this time, but they still gave Bond enough of an advantage to get out of the situation in the end.
Omega Seamaster Laser Wristwatch in multiple movies
It would be perfectly appropriate to ask what Bond would do without his wristwatch. The laser wristwatch has appeared in several of his films and is definitely a perfect piece of wrist jewelry that everyone would love to own. The laser has given Agent 007 enormous opportunities to escape, even from seemingly impossible situations. It simply cuts through ice, metal, chain... The wrist laser watch is definitely one of Bond's best accessories.
Aston Martin DB5 car in several movies
None of the 007 spy gadgets is as iconic as this one, which would technically be difficult to classify as a gadget, but we'd be remiss if we didn't mention it. Also, given the scale of its conversions, Bond's steel steed can be more of an armored car than a sports car. The DB5 hides a lot of candies that Bond used to advantage throughout the films. At the back, the DB5 has a smoke and oil thrower, its windows are bulletproof, tire puncture points protrude from its rims, and machine guns peek out from its headlights. We must not forget about changing license plates and the passenger seat, which ejects the passenger from the car when pressed.
